col-wideJob Description:As a Strategy & Consulting Product & Platform Advisor for Retail:- You drive client discussions on core **industry strategic value levers** and broad ecosystem actors, combined with the ability to drive core cross-functional strategy discussion- You provide strategic advice to clients on the **value that platform business models **can unlock as part of business transformations to **tap into alternative sources of top line growth opportunities beyond the current business**- You define **platform powered strategies** and operating models to lead the next wave of enterprise-wide transformations- You continuously refine the **platform narrative within your specialized industry** and keep up to date with latest industry ecosystem / technology trends and how they impact our client's business- You work in a **multi-services team for both sales and project delivery activities**. Working closely with the client account teams and technology services teams you provide industry advice and contribute to generate Product & Platform deals and deliver projects- You establish yourself as a **thought leader** and develop differentiating industry point-of-views with regards to platform business models- You **connect with our ecosystem partners** (e.g. hyperscalers, SaaS solutions providers) to shape joint industry-led go-to-market initiatives**Required Qualifications**- **Proven experience in strategy or management consulting**, with a focus on the **conception** and delivery of **new business models** & top line growth opportunities in B2C and B2B **with Digital at its core**- **Deep expertise within Retail** and how technology can transform sales, distribution, and demand/supply matching- **Strong understanding of platform business models, respective use cases** and value it can drive for clients- Strong **interest and curiosity** to constantly scan for platform business model opportunities and initiate client discussions- A good **understanding of industry specific offerings of hyperscalers** (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and / or platform providers (e.g., RedHat, Salesforce, Oracle, SAP)- **Strong consulting skills** from analytical and problem-solving skills, communication skills, client engagement skills, to broad transformation program delivery skills- **Fluent in English**- Flexibility, mobility, and team player abilities as preconditions for everyday consulting**What's in it for you**At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
